Browsing Dissertations and Theses by Author "Abramson, Daniel"
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Accessibility and Population Density in the Linpan Landscape: A Study of Urbanization in the Chengdu Plain, Sichuan, China
Wang, XingyuRural area in China is rapidly changing and developing under the New Socialist Countryside policy. To take a careful study on village construction is very important for the future planning of China’s modernization. The ... -
An Analysis of Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing Incentives in Seattle's Chinatown - International District
Kalthoff, Brian Philip (2012-09-13)This thesis investigates the financial, social and political impacts of the historic preservation and affordable housing incentives that are available to historically significant buildings in the Chinatown - International ... -
Business Signage Control in Seattle's Chinatown International District, Pursuing Healthy Balance of Preservation and Commercial Vitalization in a Historic Commercial Districts
Cartier, Misa MurohashiChinatown International District (Chinatown-ID) is a historic commercial neighborhood in the City of Seattle (the City). The neighborhood is characterized with historic mixed-use buildings from the early 20th century, and ... -
A Comparative Study of Design Guidelines for Chinatowns in North America: A Reference for Façade Design Regulation in Seattle’s Chinatown – International District
Jiang, XiaoThis research is a comparative study of building design guidelines in North American Chinatowns, with specific attention to the exteriors façade design of historically significant buildings. It aims to provide insight as ... -
Planning for Resilience: A Proposed Landscape Evaluation for Redevelopment Planning In the Linpan Landscape
Tippins, Jennifer Laura (2014-04-30)University of Washington Abstract Planning for Resilience: A Proposed Landscape Evaluation for Redevelopment Planning In the <italic>Linpan</italic> Landscape Jennifer Laura Tippins Chair of the Supervisory Committee: ... -
Therapeutic Streetscapes: A New Bell Street Designed to Accommodate Those on the Autism Spectrum
Saitelbach, JoshuaThe rate of children and adults being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is rapidly rising throughout the United States. The CDC now estimates that 1 in 68 children are on the autism spectrum. At the same time ... -
Urban Design for a Local Merchant Community: the Case of `Uptown' Bellevue, WA
Ramirez, Gloria (2013-02-25)This thesis analyzes a super block that is underdeveloped with one-story commercial uses. The goal of the analysis is to utilize the under developed block and apply urban design techniques to make it more supportive for ...